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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Colostomy

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The nurse is caring for a client with a colostomy who has continuous liquid drainage with a fecal odor.Which term will the nurse use when documenting the type of colostomy for this client?


Definitions:

Bradycardia

A slower than normal heart rate, which can be a sign of a well-conditioned heart in athletes or an indicator of potential health issues.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Arrhythmia

An irregular or abnormal heartbeat rhythm, which can vary from being merely bothersome to life-threatening.

Axillary

Pertaining to the armpit area, often referring to the location of lymph nodes or the measurement of body temperature.

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